impactful
adjective
im·pact·ful
im-ˈpakt-fəl 
ˈim-ˌpakt-fəl
ˈim-ˌpakt-fəl
: having a forceful impact : producing a marked impression
impactful song lyrics
impactful humanitarian efforts
Fashion loves a big expansive gesture, but a small one can be pretty impactful, too.—
Mark Holgate
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an impactful story of love and redemption
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Many of the most impactful innovative changes happen in the seemingly mundane moments of everyday life.
—David Henkin, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
This multidimensional approach is especially impactful as tennis finds itself in the company of a rapidly growing family of racquet sports.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
She is remembered by many for her impactful contributions as an officer and her compassion and joy.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2025
McLendon’s sack and another tackle for loss were impactful.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
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David Henkin, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
This multidimensional approach is especially impactful as tennis finds itself in the company of a rapidly growing family of racquet sports.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
She is remembered by many for her impactful contributions as an officer and her compassion and joy.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2025
McLendon’s sack and another tackle for loss were impactful.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for impactful
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impactful. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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